Claudio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Claudio is a name of Latin origin derived from the Roman family name 'Claudius', meaning 'lame'. It has evolved through various forms such as Claudius in Latin and Claudio in Italian and Spanish. The name is often associated with cultural sophistication and has biblical relevance. Historically, it gained popularity during the Renaissance and remains well-regarded today.
The name Claudio is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Claudio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Claudio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2004th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1775th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1392nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1011th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1179th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1524th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2726th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Claudio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Claudio"
Pronunciation
/ˈklaʊdioʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Claudio is derived from the Roman family name 'Claudius', which is believed to come from the Latin root 'claudus', meaning 'lame' or 'crippled'.
Meaning
lame
Language Evolution
Claudius (Latin), Claud (Old French), Claudio (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese)
Historical Usage
Claudio gained popularity during the Renaissance, particularly in Italy, and has since spread to various cultures, especially in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Claude, Claudio, Claud, Claudius
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Claudio is perceived as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with artistic and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Claudio Monteverdi, Italian composer, Claudio Ranieri, Italian football manager, Claudio Sanchez, lead vocalist of Coheed and Cambria
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Claudio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Claudio"
"Claudio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2004th of 7545 | 254 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1775th of 6773 | 303 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1392nd of 7552 | 590 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1011th of 10718 | 1,026 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1179th of 16616 | 1,252 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1524th of 24088 | 1,467 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2726th of 23106 | 552 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18582nd of 27321 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Claudio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
47.63% 1127th/2366 |
65.67% 750th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
45.69% 1075th/2353 |
55.33% 856th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
37.28% 906th/2430 |
36.52% 1042nd/2853 |
32.83% 911th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.63% 1399th/2937 |
19.24% 670th/3483 |
28.94% 1018th/3518 |
18.30% 740th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
47.19% 1739th/3685 |
20.76% 929th/4475 |
20.81% 1081st/5194 |
13.23% 836th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.78% 1960th/4582 |
28.97% 1496th/5164 |
18.64% 1363rd/7313 |
15.69% 1171st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
59.86% 2686th/4487 |
31.00% 2115th/6822 |
31.45% 1974th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Claudio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Claudio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Claudio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.